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OE Divisions

The Office of Electricity’s (OE) two divisions – Advanced Grid Research and Development, and Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance – work closely with the private and public sectors to ensure the nation’s critical energy infrastructure is secure and able to recover rapidly from disruptions. By investing in advanced technology solutions and analyzing policies, laws, regulations and trends, the two divisions support OE’s mission of ensuring a secure, resilient flow of power to the nation.

Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance

OE’s Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance Division evaluates existing laws, policies, and regulations to better understand the changing regulatory landscapes, and provides technical assistance to States, regional entities, and tribes to help them facilitate the development of secure and resilient electricity infrastructure. The Division also authorizes electricity exports, issues permits for construction of cross-border transmission lines, and leads efforts to improve the coordination of Federal transmission permitting on Federal lands. Learn more about Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance.